This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2600 of the world’s 3978 provinces, to every country on earth and to the summit of the highest peak on each continent (thank heaven for good weather!). In my travels, I learned to respect the intelligence and ingenuity of people of all races and callings both past and present. Come see the world as I see it: as a peaceful place, full of nature and beauty. With the right spirit and intent, we can make our world a virtual Garden of Eden.
DISTINCTIONS: BBC 2017 Travel Pioneer • Journal Articles • Explorer’s Club Flag Expeditions
World Parks Project • Walk Across South America • Jeff Shea Travel Map
Latvia, Liepaja Prov, Irrigation Canal -
Philippines-Bulacan, Butterfly, 2007 - I pulled off at a toll exit on the main highway back to Manila. I saw a butterfly flitting about. I shot a photograph. The police pulled over and asked what I was doing. I told them I was photographing a butterfly. I wondered if they believed me. I showed them on the view screen on my camera. They said to continue. Then I took this photograph of the butterfly searching for nectar in the flower, which I shortly thereafter used on the Splash page on my website. The policeman came out of the car again and asked me if I would help him contact his father in California, with whom he'd lost contact. I still have to call information.
Thailand, Nan Prov, Temple Relief
Slovenia, Metlika Prov, Ant On Flower
Slovenia, Ribnica Na Pohorju Prov, Walking Woman
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Full Load Cart
Slovenia, Luce Prov, Snail On Weed Bud Closeup
Slovenia, Cerkvenjak Prov, Coat Of Arms
Myanmar, Ayeyarwady Prov, Coffee Shop Trio
Madagascar, Majestic Mountain, 2003 - I was stunned by the beauty of this picturesque mountain, seen on the way back from Ranohiro to Fianarantsoa, in the south of Madagascar.